During 2024 we challenge our members with six (6) competitions throughout the year and an "End Of Year" competition at year's end.
As always, members are encouraged to take photos for the purpose of entering the competition rather than trawling their catalogue for images that match the set theme. The purpose of a competition is to inspire creativity and to challenge members to produce quality images for the purpose of entry. With each set subject we will also include an Open category. In the O pen category you are permitted to enter any image for consideration.
In 2024 we return to the inclusion of Print image entries for all competitions.
An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no colour (i.e. contains only shades of grey which can include pure black and pure white) OR it gives the impression of being a greyscale image that has been toned in one colour across the entire image. (For example, by Sepia, red, gold, etc.) A greyscale or multi-coloured image modified or giving the impression of having been modified by partial toning, multi-toning or by the inclusion of spot colouring does not meet the definition of monochrome and shall be classified as a Colour Work (Definition via the APJA).
Entries due: February 13th, 2024
Judging: March 12th, 2024
Inspiration: Monochrome Pinterest Board
An arrangement of inanimate objects in an artificial or natural setting. (APJA)
Entries due: March 26th, 2024
Judging: April 23th, 2024
Inspiration: Still Life Pinterest Board
A non-formalised genre of photography that features subjects in candid situations within public places such as streets, parks, beaches, malls, political conventions and other associated settings. Images can often be ironic or emotionally detached from subject matter, focusing instead on a particular context or detail. Framing and timing are key aspects of the craft, with the aim of creating images at a decisive or poignant moment. (APJA).
Entries due: May 14th, 2024
Judging: June 11th, 2024
Inspiration: Street Photography Pinterest Board
Red: largely an open subject, however your concept of "Red" must be obvious and the dominant element of the image.
Entries due: June 25th, 2024
Judging: July 23th, 2024
Inspiration: Red Pinterest Board
LANDSCAPE: Is a photograph of natural scenery with land and sky-based elements displayed in a pictorial fashion. It may include evidence of man, people, animals, even part of the sea provided that none of these additional elements dominate the photograph. (APS)
SEASCAPE: Is a photograph of natural coastal scenery, a wave study, or a picture of the open sea, provided always that the sea is the centre of interest of the photograph. People, boats and man-made structures may be present as incidental to the photograph. (APS)
Entries due: August 13th, 2024
Judging: September 10th, 2024
Inspiration: Landscape Pinterest Board
Negative space is a key concept in photography that involves the use of empty or open space around the subject of an image. Negative space is not just about what is absent in a photo; it's about using that absence to enhance the overall composition and storytelling of the image.
Entries due: September 24th, 2024
Judging: October 22nd, 2024
Inspiration: Negative Space Pinterest Board
Entries for the End of Year Competition is considered an open competition. Your images must have been entered in an earlier competition during 2024 in either the open or set subject categories. The image doesn't have to have earned a place; just have been entered. It may only be entered in original format; digital or print.
You may enter up to 2 digital images & 2 print into the End of Year Competition
Entries Due: October 22th, 2024.
Judging/Awards: December 10th, 2024
Members who require further clarification are encourage to contact the Competition Steward competitions@williamstowncameraclub.com.au. See the Competition Rules for full details of entry requirements.
Below are the Interclub competitions in which Williamstown Camera Club participates annually. Members are encouraged to provide images for selection by the entry date below. Both competitions accept print and digital entries.
Subject: Open
Format: Print and Digital
Entries due: February 27th, 2024
Subject: Monochrome
Format: Print and Digital
Entries due: TBA: Typically toward the end of May
Entertainment for the whole family. Cowkids hour, rides, great food and drinks, as you watch the pretty fast horses in the barrel racing, take the chance to get down and dirty with the steer wrestlers and lay your eyes on the fastest woman’s equine sport in the world - in the breakaway roping.
Geelong RacecourseIn addition to our welcome back BBQ, member Monique Whear will give a presentation on the whys and hows of entering competitions beyond our club.
Entries due for our first round of competition: Monochrome and Open
Walker Close Community Centre